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Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom (2000 – 2008)

Mumm-Ra were an indie rock band which formed in 2000 in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom. The band consisted of James New (vocals/keyboard/guitar), Oli Frost (guitar), Niall Buckler (bass), James Arguile (guitar), and Gareth Jennings (drums). Their name was taken from a character from the American 1980s animated television series, ThunderCats (who was a mummy of the Egyptian god Ra). In 2008, the band broke up after 7 1/2 years of playing music together.

The band described their music as “pop music that sweeps and sways and hopefully does justice to the music that makes us get up in the morning.”

Their debut release in April 2006 was a limited clear 7” available on tour or online, consisting of What Would Steve Do? (demo) backed with Song E. Each copy came with a postcard signed by a band member.

Mumm-Ra’s first release “proper” was the Black Hurts Day And The Night Rolls On EP.

The EP was received with favourable reviews and encapsulated the diversity of the band - from the unpredictable and schizophrenic Song B to the mystical fairy tale stylings of The Temple.

It was followed by the Out Of The Question single on October 23rd 2006, and What Would Steve Do? on February 19th 2007.

Mumm-Ra’s impressive live performances have assured a rapidly expanding fanbase, having played support slots with numerous high profile bands including The Kooks, Fields, The Automatic, Jamie T, The Longcut and The Killers. Live favourites included set opener Now Or Never, closer Out Of The Question, She’s Got You High and North Of France.

The single She’s Got You High was released on May 14th, followed by the debut album, These Things Move In Threes on May 28th 2007.
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  • SupernovaStar

    They're back =) Most underrated band ever. And there's so much more to them than She's Got You High...

    18 Mar 4:39am Reply

  • riotDollGrrrl

    Thanks to 500 days of summer [2] ♥♥♥♥♥

    29 Dec 2012 Reply

  • diadline

    thanks to 500 days of summer

    7 Dec 2012 Reply

  • aiyan123

    I rue the breakup of Mumm-Ra more than that of the Trotsky from the Bolshevik party and i'm a staunch socialist.

    1 Nov 2012 Reply

  • vengeance4life

    I CAME HERE AFTER I WATCHED [500] DAYS OF SUMMER [102]

    21 Oct 2012 Reply

  • Otag

    "19th October... 54 Months ago Mumm-Ra played what would become their last ever gig in the Cambridge Barfly. It was a great moment but since the bands split it never felt like we really gave the close fans the send off they deserved... Until now. Friday 19th October, Flair, Hastings. One more Show! More details to follow. Mumm-ra fur Immer x" I'm so excited for this, those guys are great.

    8 Oct 2012 Reply

  • Check-1

    Damn... it's still Mumm-Ra with capital R! :(

    25 Jul 2012 Reply

  • itsamealexn

    Talk about a one hit wonder band

    8 Jul 2012 Reply

  • FreakyManda

    I CAME HERE AFTER I WATCHED [500] DAYS OF SUMMER [101]

    29 Jun 2012 Reply

  • Seabois

    I came here because I just love Mumm-ra!!! [2]

    28 Jun 2012 Reply

  • autumn-shade84

    I came here because I just love Mumm-ra!!! [1]

    25 Jun 2012 Reply

  • Tosol06

    I CAME HERE AFTER I WATCHED [500] DAYS OF SUMMER [100]

    20 Jun 2012 Reply

  • omazomaz

    I CAME HERE AFTER I WATCHED [500] DAYS OF SUMMER[99]

    4 Jun 2012 Reply

  • killerblau

    band name suggests something like doom-drone-sludge

    3 Jun 2012 Reply

  • Irenreinmerdok

    She's Got You High!

    28 May 2012 Reply

  • OrdealByFire

    Fin: Umadbro?

    9 May 2012 Reply

  • deathenergies

    starlight is probably one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

    2 May 2012 Reply

  • Fintelligent

    everybody came here after watching (500) its so fucking pathetic

    29 Apr 2012 Reply

  • theangrychav

    well this is quite sad. also, as amazing as she's got you high is - what would steve do > everything. (yh yh it's a great film but come on - do you really have to post and say that u came here after watching it oMg <3333)

    28 Apr 2012 Reply

  • MidoriKoizumi

    I CAME HERE AFTER I WATCHED [500] DAYS OF SUMMER [98] :DD

    23 Apr 2012 Reply
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